Several defendants were placed on probation when they appeared Thursday before Judge Thomas Alley in Division One of the Grundy County Circuit Court. Trenton resident Erick James Wattenbarger received two prison terms when he pleaded guilty. Execution of the sentences was stayed and he was placed on five years probation. The sentences issued were six […]
Story by Alisa Nelson of Missourinet The Crossroads Correctional Center in northwest Missouri’s Cameron could be closing. Governor Mike Parson’s state budget proposal includes shuttering the prison and moving the inmates and many of the workers to the other prison in town – the Western Missouri Correctional Center (WMCC). “As governor, I am […]
With the conclusion of the recent weather event, snow and ice accumulations have been deposited on the sidewalks. Chillicothe’s sidewalk snow removal ordinance requires residents and businesses to clear their adjacent public sidewalks of snow and ice in a timely manner. Providing clear, safe sidewalks for pedestrian routes ensures access to jobs, schools, and services in the […]
Livingston County Health Center announces that their office, located at 800 Adam Drive, will be the site to purchase 911 Rural Location Signs through an initiative of its Aging in Place Coalition. The coalition met with Livingston County Commissioners, County Clerk Sherry Parks, Chillicothe Fire Chief Darrell Wright and volunteer fire chiefs, Livingston County Sheriff […]
Professionals and Leaders Uniting Grundy County, known by the acronym PLUG, began as a grassroots-networking group to encourage and support young professionals in the area. Over the past year, PLUG has evolved into a local group working to improve the business and residential community culture with the intention of making Grundy County “an appealing place […]
Tim Michael with the Trenton Hy-Vee reports a phone scam targeting customers. Michael says several customers have reported receiving a spoofed phone call from someone claiming to be from Hy-Vee, saying their account is overdue, and demanding payment immediately. Customers are advised to hang up if they receive a call like this. Michael says Hy-Vee […]
The Chillicothe Police Department announces the employment of a new officer. The department reports Jeff Allen’s goal is to assist, protect, and serve the community and visitors of Chillicothe. He also wants to get to know the residents and help solve problems. Allen, who was born and raised in Sedalia, joined the Missouri National Guard […]
The highway patrol reports a Bethany man was arrested late Saturday night in Harrison County. Twenty-five-year-old Dale Guernsey was accused of felony driving while intoxicated/persistent offender, felony leaving the scene of an accident, and misdemeanor driving while revoked. Guernsey was transported to the Harrison County Law Enforcement Center.
In Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court, a Trenton woman, Ellen Stevenson, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of misdemeanor stealing. Imposition of her sentence was suspended and she was placed on probation for two years. Among conditions, Ms. Stevenson is to complete 20-hours of community service, pay restitution of $10,165.71, donate $300 to […]
Four defendants waived preliminary hearings during appearances Tuesday in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court. Each was bound over to the January 17th session of Division One of Circuit Court. Michael Wayne Strantruff of Trenton is charged with assault in the first degree causing a serious physical injury to another. Bond continues at […]
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox says several Missouri sheriffs have reported a scam involving someone collecting public information from a local sheriff’s office or police department. The information includes address, phone number, and names of officers. The scammer calls someone from a spoofed phone number to appear to be with a specific law enforcement agency […]
Charges have been filed and names released on the two persons arrested Saturday following an assault of a police officer in Trenton and subsequent high-speed pursuit east of Trenton. Thirty-year-old Duane Lee Shiner of Lexington faces five felony counts in addition to a probation and parole violation warrant. Twenty-three-year-old Katie Lynn Corum of Trenton was […]
